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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez — Teaching Without Shortcuts
By Ms. Simone Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez doesn’t teach to be liked. He teaches so his students leave his classroom knowing something they didn’t when they entered. After 15 years at the University of the Southern Caribbean, the Assistant Professor in the School of
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At USC’s Entrepreneurship Day, Students Take the Lead on Enterprise
By Mrs. Sherri-Lyn Legall-Nelson, Interim Dean, School of Business and Entrepreneurship & Ms. Simone Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President On April 2, 2025, the University of the Southern Caribbean’s Business Block transformed into a pop-up marketplace of ideas, flavors, and talent. The School of Business & Entrepreneurship (SOBE)
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“From Aspiration to Achievement”: USC Honors 485 Students for Academic Excellence
By Simone Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President & Nadira Mohammed, Corporate Communications Assistant The University of the Southern Caribbean held its annual Honors Convocation on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the USC Auditorium, recognizing 485 students for their academic excellence. Held under the theme “From Aspiration to Achievement,”
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Excellence in Motion: USC Launches Centennial Celebrations With Over USD$800K in Donations
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President In a quiet valley with nearly a century of stories embedded in its hills, the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) marked the beginning of its centennial celebrations. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, with a clear sense of purpose
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USC Research Conference 2025: A Conversation Rooted in Health, Data, and Real Life
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President At the University of the Southern Caribbean, health goes beyond just the clinical—it’s also a question of how we live. On March 26 and 27, 2025, USC reaffirmed its growing reputation as a convener of serious academic inquiry. The
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Olympiad 2025: A Celebration of Strength, Unity, and Excellence
By Nadira Mohammed, Corporate Communications Assistant The Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima came alive with energy and excitement as the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) hosted its much-anticipated Olympiad 2025 on Thursday, March 20th. Starting at 9:00 am, the event was a thrilling display of athleticism, school spirit, and
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USC Portraits of Excellence Scholarship Pageant 2025: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
By Ms. Nadira Mohammed, Corporate Communications Assistant and Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President On March 16, 2025, the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) hosted the highly anticipated Portraits of Excellence Scholarship Pageant, celebrating academic achievement, cultural heritage, and artistic brilliance. This premier event showcased
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Social Science Day 2025: Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Change
By Nadira Mohammed, Corporate Communications Assistant. The University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) successfully hosted Social Science Day 2025 on February 20, 2025, at the School of Social Sciences, NB 1 & 2. With the theme “Advancing Social Justice through Social Sciences,” the event brought together students, faculty, and social
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Alumni Spotlight: Mrs. Barbara-Gene Browne – A Golden Legacy of Music and Mentorship
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President As the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) embarks on its centennial journey, we take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary alumni who have shaped our institution’s legacy. This month, we shine the Alumni Spotlight on Mrs. Barbara-Gene Browne,
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Newton King – A Lifetime of Ministry and Inspiration
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President The story of Dr. Newton King is one of divine calling, lifelong dedication, and passion for ministry. Born in Valencia, Trinidad, to Barbadian parents, Dr. King’s journey to the pulpit began at the age of 17 when he began
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From Celebration to Compassion: USC’s Student Advisement Center Community Hamper Initiative
By Mrs. Lois Baynes, Director, Student Advisement Center & Ms. Simone Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President The spirit of giving has long been at the heart of the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC), and nowhere is this more evident than in the Student Advisement Center’s (SAC) Community
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Portraits of Excellence Research Presentations: A Showcase of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President On Monday, February 24, 2025, the USC Auditorium played host to an exciting and thought-provoking event as the Portraits of Excellence (POE) delegates took the stage for their highly anticipated Research Presentations. This event, which was also streamed live
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez — Teaching Without Shortcuts
By Ms. Simone Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez doesn’t teach to be liked. He teaches so his students leave his classroom knowing something they didn’t when they entered. After 15 years at the University of the Southern Caribbean, the Assistant Professor in the School of
Read more
At USC’s Entrepreneurship Day, Students Take the Lead on Enterprise
By Mrs. Sherri-Lyn Legall-Nelson, Interim Dean, School of Business and Entrepreneurship & Ms. Simone Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President On April 2, 2025, the University of the Southern Caribbean’s Business Block transformed into a pop-up marketplace of ideas, flavors, and talent. The School of Business & Entrepreneurship (SOBE)
Read more
“From Aspiration to Achievement”: USC Honors 485 Students for Academic Excellence
By Simone Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President & Nadira Mohammed, Corporate Communications Assistant The University of the Southern Caribbean held its annual Honors Convocation on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the USC Auditorium, recognizing 485 students for their academic excellence. Held under the theme “From Aspiration to Achievement,”
Read more
Excellence in Motion: USC Launches Centennial Celebrations With Over USD$800K in Donations
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President In a quiet valley with nearly a century of stories embedded in its hills, the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) marked the beginning of its centennial celebrations. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, with a clear sense of purpose
Read more
USC Research Conference 2025: A Conversation Rooted in Health, Data, and Real Life
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President At the University of the Southern Caribbean, health goes beyond just the clinical—it’s also a question of how we live. On March 26 and 27, 2025, USC reaffirmed its growing reputation as a convener of serious academic inquiry. The
Read more
Olympiad 2025: A Celebration of Strength, Unity, and Excellence
By Nadira Mohammed, Corporate Communications Assistant The Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima came alive with energy and excitement as the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) hosted its much-anticipated Olympiad 2025 on Thursday, March 20th. Starting at 9:00 am, the event was a thrilling display of athleticism, school spirit, and
Read more
USC Portraits of Excellence Scholarship Pageant 2025: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
By Ms. Nadira Mohammed, Corporate Communications Assistant and Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President On March 16, 2025, the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) hosted the highly anticipated Portraits of Excellence Scholarship Pageant, celebrating academic achievement, cultural heritage, and artistic brilliance. This premier event showcased
Read more
Social Science Day 2025: Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Change
By Nadira Mohammed, Corporate Communications Assistant. The University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) successfully hosted Social Science Day 2025 on February 20, 2025, at the School of Social Sciences, NB 1 & 2. With the theme “Advancing Social Justice through Social Sciences,” the event brought together students, faculty, and social
Read more
Alumni Spotlight: Mrs. Barbara-Gene Browne – A Golden Legacy of Music and Mentorship
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President As the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) embarks on its centennial journey, we take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary alumni who have shaped our institution’s legacy. This month, we shine the Alumni Spotlight on Mrs. Barbara-Gene Browne,
Read more
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Newton King – A Lifetime of Ministry and Inspiration
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President The story of Dr. Newton King is one of divine calling, lifelong dedication, and passion for ministry. Born in Valencia, Trinidad, to Barbadian parents, Dr. King’s journey to the pulpit began at the age of 17 when he began
Read more
From Celebration to Compassion: USC’s Student Advisement Center Community Hamper Initiative
By Mrs. Lois Baynes, Director, Student Advisement Center & Ms. Simone Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President The spirit of giving has long been at the heart of the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC), and nowhere is this more evident than in the Student Advisement Center’s (SAC) Community
Read more
Portraits of Excellence Research Presentations: A Showcase of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
By Ms. Simone T. Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President On Monday, February 24, 2025, the USC Auditorium played host to an exciting and thought-provoking event as the Portraits of Excellence (POE) delegates took the stage for their highly anticipated Research Presentations. This event, which was also streamed live
Read more